Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist I. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor progress across patient areas.

You will collaborate with clinical teams and train staff in equipment use while educating patients and families about diseases and treatments. The role requires CRTA registration or eligibility, graduation from a recognized program, BCLS-HCP and NRP, plus at least one year of acute care

Qualifications

• Active or eligible CRTA registration.
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA.
• Current BCLS-HCP and NRP certifications.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Minimum one year acute care experience (ICU/ED/NICU/wards).
• Clear communication in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans.
• Monitor progress and manage diagnostic/therapeutic equipment.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes.
• Provide training and assist health care providers in equipment use.
• Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for diagnostic, therapeutic and educational respiratory health services to all patient areas within Red Deer Regional Hospital as prescribed by a physician or in accordance with approved treatment protocols or procedures.

Description

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Classification

Classification: Resp Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Red Deer Respiratory

Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.75

Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 31-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.25

Length of Shift in weeks: 24

Shifts per cycle: 62

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $41.95

Maximum Salary: $53.91

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) and NRP required.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster partnerships.
• Minimum one year acute care experience in ICU, ED, NICU, wards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS preferred.
• Experience in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
• Experience with Meditech and Laboratory Specimen ordering is preferred.